University of Hawaii Honolulu - Ka Palapala Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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Pre.;idont Sinclair dolivcrs his inaugural address. Inauguration CRADLED beside the green round hills of Manoa, the amphitheater served as the scene of the formal inauguration of ge- nial, white-haired Gregg M. Sinclair as pres ident of the University of Hawaii. Although dwarfed in interest by spectacular events in the Pacific, the simple, dignified ceremony was not without significance. Despite war- time haste, the importance of the university's part in a nation at war was keenly felt by the presence of community leaders, notably mili- tary heads of the armed services Leading universities of the United States and Eng- land, because of the effect of the war upon transportation facilities, were represented by prominent local people who are alumni of the various institutions. The significance of this battlefront university s operation was noted by the messages received from both President Roosevelt and Lord Halifax Re- cently-inaugurated Governor Stainback pre- sided at the inauguration ceremony Fifty-two-year-old, Canadian-born Presi- dent Sinclair is the fourth president in the history of the University of Hawaii. A grad- uate of the University of Minnesota and Co- lumbia University. President Sinclair has spent several years in the Far East, mainly Japan. While looking back with pride at the thirty-five-year history of this university, he feels that its greatness lies in its future . . . a future pregnant with potentialities in a Pa- cific-centered civilization. . By its unique location this university has the best opportu- nity for the intelligent understanding of a changing Pacific-area. It has possibilities of becoming a ranking university.'' President Sinclair feels Hawaii needs no apologies for this university. The quality of our future ci- vilization will depend largely on our stu- dents. and perhaps the greatest part in mold- ing leaders will be played by President Sin- clair. I i 18

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At the junior class picnic-luau wc discov- ered that Dr. Sayers is proficient at eating poi and singing in flats. Miss Caro, sister-in-law of Dr. Sayers, has contributed much toward the teacher train ing program. Miss May Gay. co-author of our Alma Mater, is superb on the tennis courts. She is the adviser of the ASUH. Dr. Scott, Adult Education Department head, is a Christian Humanist. Professor Miller, working at the Hawaii Experiment Station, has disclosed many new facts about foods and nutrition Professor Wadsworth of the Agricultural Division was chiefly responsible for the suc- cess of the five-day plan. Professor Webster and his black pipe are inseparable This math wizard’s Chairman of the Engineering Department. Clockwise: E. Venn Sayers Ida J Caro May K. Gay R. Ray Scoit Carey D. Miller Ernest C. Webster Harold A Wadsworth

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September 10, 1942 THC WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON lear Mr. Sinclair: Let ae offer ay eincert fellcltatione aa you aaeuxe your dutlea aa Preaidect of the Unireraity of Havall. Thla la a dlatiaguiahed honor. It would be a challenge under any circuaatancee; at the preaeat t'iae, however, it la aore than an ordinary challenge. I hope that by your courageoua leader«hip, you nay deaonatrate what the function of a unlraraity la when «tending in the apotlight of the theatre of war. • Var la not a natter of aralea and narlea alone. War la aoaethlng In which everyone partiolpatee; every inatltutlon oontributea to It; a unlverelty above aoat other Inatltutlon give of lte reaooreea in etaff and facilitlea to train sen for the reaponalbllltlea which highly trained peraonnel «mat carry in winning the war. I aa «ure that the Unlveralty of Hawaii ie making, and will continue to aake an outatanding contribution to the war effort. I hope that you will find great aatlafactlon in preening forward with the unlverelty1a lndlepenaable work. Tery elncerely youra, ; M. Sinclair, Seq., Oliver a it? ef Wmmlt,